Shipping Cost from Milan to Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Shipping Furniture Across Country On average, a single large item, like a couch or dresser, costs between $300 and $1,500 to ship cross-country. A queen mattress is usually $300–$600, while a large sectional sofa can run closer to $800–$1,500. The wide range makes sense once you see what goes into the cost.

Shipping from Italy to the USA costs vary widely, from around $30 for small USPS flat-rate items to potentially hundreds or thousands of dollars for heavier/larger cargo, depending on speed (express air vs. sea freight), weight/volume, and carrier (FedEx, DHL, UPS, postal service). Expect €30-€40 for small parcels with FedEx, while heavier items (5-20kg) might cost €45-€160+. Sea freight is cheaper for large items but much slower than air.

The cheapest way to ship furniture usually involves using Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight, sharing truck space for non-full truckloads, or exploring bus freight (like Greyhound) for cost savings if it fits rules, but the absolute cheapest often means DIY methods like renting a truck or using ride-share movers (Dolly, GoShare) for local moves, or leveraging marketplaces like Shiply/uShip for competitive LTL quotes. Key cost savers include disassembling furniture, packing it yourself, and choosing slower delivery times.